| Autor: |
Garth WP Jr., Pomphrey M Jr., Merrill K |
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American Journal of Sports Medicine; Nov/Dec96, Vol. 24 Issue 6, p785-791, 7p |
| Abstrakt: |
Fifty-eight athletically active study participants with 69 knees that had experienced patellar dislocations were available for followup after being selected for a functional rehabilitation program without antecedent immobilization. Follow-up evaluation was at a minimum of 24 months after onset of treatment and averaged 46.2 months. Good or excellent results occurred in 39 (66%) knees treated after an initial patellar dislocation and in 15 (50%) knees with a chronic history of patellar instability. Twenty-six percent of the 69 knees had experienced recurrent patellar instability at followup. Overall, 42 patients (73%) were satisfied with their knees after this nonsurgical management. Anatomic predisposition and onset of bilateral instability at an early age were found to be significant factors associated with a less favorable outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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